Infections and Illness Archives

My unvaccinated family wants to visit my newborn. What do I do?

October 28, 2021/in 0-1 year, Common Viruses, Coronavirus, COVID Vaccine, Family Life, Infections and Illness, Parenting, Q&A Forum, Right Highlight, Staying healthy/by Rise and Shine

As new parents, you get to decide if unvaccinated family members can visit your newborn and what precautions they should take.

The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11: FAQs for parents

October 7, 2021/in 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Common Viruses, Coronavirus, COVID Vaccine, Doctor’s Visits, Infections and Illness, Staying healthy, Vaccines/by Rise and Shine

In clinical trials, the Pfizer COVID‑19 vaccine was found to be safe, well-tolerated and produced a strong antibody response in children.

I think my child needs a COVID test — where should we go?

October 1, 2021/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Common Viruses, Coronavirus, Infections and Illness, Right Highlight, Symptoms and exposure/by Rise and Shine

If your child is asymptomatic or has or very mild symptoms, we recommend getting a COVID test at a community-based site rather than a pediatricians’ office or a hospital.

COVID-19 vs. RSV vs. flu: How to tell the difference

September 21, 2021/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Common Viruses, Coronavirus, Infections and Illness, Right Highlight, Symptoms and exposure/by Rise and Shine

COVID-19, the flu and respiratory viruses such as RSV have similar symptoms. But there are a few differences that can help you determine why your child is sick.

The COVID-19 delta variant and kids

September 1, 2021/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Common Viruses, Coronavirus, COVID Vaccine, Infections and Illness, Right Highlight, Staying healthy, Symptoms and exposure/by Rise and Shine

While the number of COVID-19 infections in children is increasing, there is currently no definitive evidence that the delta variant is more dangerous for kids.